ABOUT MICHAEL ZOBEL

Considered one of the most influential and important jewelers in the world, Zobel was born in Morocco, raised in Barcelona and trained in Paris. He established his first atelier in 1968 in Germany. Appropriate to his cosmopolitan background, Michael's studio has become a destination for discerning international audiences of fine art jewelry. His one-of-a-kind creations can be found in the collections of celebrities, socialites and royalty.

ABOUT PETER SCHMID

Peter Scmid decided to study metalsmithing after a chance visit to Zobel's Constanze, Germany studio. Upon completion of his studies, he returned to Zobel's studio and apprenticed for another year and a half. During this time, he began representing Zobel's work to clients and was soon traveling all over the world, attending international art and jewelry events as Zobel's assistant.

ABOUT THE WORK

Atelier Zobel's work bridges the gap between fine art, defined by a unique aesthetic and fine jewelry, defined by intrinsic value – Atelier Zobel achieves distinction in both millieu. Distinguished by elegant combinations of precious metal, Zobel's design frequently employs pattern in an almost textile-like way. Stripes, checkerboards or soft, diffusion of tones, are common.

Atelier Zobel's jewelry has frequently been compared to the paintings of Gustav Klilmt. They share a richness of pattern and opulence that reflects a "crossroads" influence. Perhaps it is Zobel's Morrocan background, and time spent in Barcelona that lends this work its exotic richness. Europe and the Orient seem to meet in the Atelier's aesthetic, but always with restraint and highly distilled sense of design.

MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA